Aunt Harriet and the Duchess of Sutherland in print
The Richmond Mail comments on Aunt Harriet preparing a new book after visiting nobility abroad. It mocks the Uncle Tom popularity and suggests a novel form with sensationalized scenes, while urging savage treatment of Queen Victoria and a contrast with laboring life to argue against slavery and praise high life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet
Duchess of Sutherland
Uncle Tom
Grandaddy Greely
Mrs. Trollope
Dickens
Brother Jonathan
Tom
Yaller River
Queen Vic
Central Railroad dispute draws rebuttal from Staunton Vindicator
The Staunton Vindicator defends the Central Railroad against accusations of mismanagement. The exchange questions motives behind rival nominations for the presidency and whether the current directorate should be replaced. The piece argues the paper seeks third party benefit and notes misstatements about local proxy and director positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton Vindicator
Central Railroad
Dedication of new Capitol Street church and funerals
Last Sunday in our city featured three solemn religious ceremonies. The new Church of Rev. Mr. Moore on Capitol street opened in forenoon and again at night with packed attendance. Funeral processions for Mr. John Pierce and Mrs. Helen E. Pickett traveled to the Poor House Burial Ground, inspiring reflections on mortality and the fragility of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Mr. Moore
Capitol Street
Love
First Presbyterian Church
John Pierce
Lodge No. 51
Masons
James Caskie
St. James Church
Cummins
Helen E. Pickett
Monumental
Woodbridge
War rumors and market notes from Atlantic Liverpool
The Atlantic brings Liverpool rumors that hostilities may have begun or soon, with doubt about timing. Austria plans to release Kosta and he may sail on the 21st, likely prompting demonstrations. Breadstuffs held steady while the money market remained unsettled, with consols at 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Liverpool
Austria
Kosta
Kossuth
Washington Star brief items on appointments and meetings
Phillip R. Van Wyck of Tennessee is named to a first class clerkship in the Treasury, replacing L. K. Lippincott of Philadelphia who resigns. Lippincott is to wed Grace Greenwood next week. Horace Mann becomes Antioch College president and speaks on human capacities and racial redemption. A Louisiana delegation asks Italian lecturer Gagazzi to lecture there. The Bronson Letter waiting. Washington politics hint at suppression after its release. Cincinnati called the Hamburg of America and the meat metropolis quote reflect urban views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afrersoan
Phillip R. van Wyck
Tenn
Secretary of the Treasury
L. K. Lippincott
Philadelphia
Grace Greenwood
Bronson
Guthrie
Washington
The
London News
Alexander Hamilton
Edward Everett
Europe
Webster
Clay
America
Down on Guthrie Letter and Diverse 1850s Snippets
A republication style review condemns Secretary Guthrie for rebuking rights while decrying official neglect. The column contrasts European views of American governance and notes figures like Webster and Clay. It covers songs, politics, railroads, church delegates, a 1856 presidential hint, Virginia agriculture, New York rail mileage, and Grace Greenwood’s pending marriage to L K Lipencott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Sentinel
New Democratic
Guthrie
Death of Richmond resident Mr Philip Dougherty
The death of an old and valued Richmond citizen Mr Philip Dougherty is announced. He died yesterday about one o'clock from pneumonia. A native of Lambertville New Jersey, he lived in Richmond for forty years. His age is unknown. He leaves many relatives and friends in Richmond and elsewhere to mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Philip Dougherty
Dougherty
Lambertsville
N. J
John Carter
Henrico County
Monumental Church
Linden
John Pearce
Truro
Cornwall
England
Pittingham County House of Delegates Vacancy Election
The 20th inst is election day to fill Pittsylvania county's House of Delegates vacancy after Judge Gilmer's resignation. Wm L Pannill is the sole Whig candidate. Also notes Manassas Gap Railroad jubilee anticipated on Blue Ridge summit. Giles county county court denies license for ardent spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsylvania County
House of Delegates
Gilmer
Wm. L. Pannill
Manassas Gap
Giles County
Ardent Spirits
Virginia
Dr Conway's carriage incident and city court notes
A carriage slipped on 14th street near the Exchange Hotel, the horse bolted but was stopped. no injuries. Mayor's Court reports drunkenness cases with security for good behavior. Hardin jailed for beating a man. Myer punished for trespass and assault. Several others fined or discharged. Circuit Court opens with grand jury true bills for forgery and larceny. German Benevolent Society parade and Lafayette Hall ball. Supreme Court arguments in Foster heirs case over alleged freedom of enslaved people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Little
Philip Roberts
Hardin
Harry
H. A. Pierce
Richmond
T Henry Myer
Charles Bailey
Susan Exall
Main
Cary Streets
Augustus Pittman
James Hamilton
Circuit Court
Meredith
Archibald Pleasants
Edwin Cocke
Otway Smith
Henry Clarke
John MceAbey
J. Bowles
Silas M. Johnson
Supreme Court of Appeals
William Foster
James Lyons
Messrs. August and Watkins
Foster
New York
Marine News Arrivals and Departures Near Atlantic Ports
Maritime brief reports ships and sailors arriving at and sailing from North Carolina Maryland New York and Virginia ports. Vessels include the barques Emily and Dayig and the steamer Belvidere with crews such as Shields Gifford and Jamestown line. passengers listed for several trips and routes between Alexandria Baltimore Philadelphia and coastal towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T Sanderson
Roudon
North Caroling
Pbinglee
Ronn & Starke
Ace
John O Cockey
Thompson
North Caroli
Gunn & Starke
Eral
Emily
Shields
New Bedford
D Gur
Col Dayig
Todd
Alexandria
Stear & Brummell
Belvidere
Gifford
Baltimore
Ludlam & Watson
Jamestown
Parrish
New York
Fragmentary World News Item Mentioning Russia and Naples
The readable lines reference discussions about Russia and Turkey, a cabinet tension, and a packet ship near the Italian coast. The text is fragmented with stray names and places including Naples and the U S, lacking cohesive narrative or full facts to determine a clear event or outcome.
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Richmond Mail
C. A. Rose
W. M. Semple
Rich and Mail
Staunton
the Central Railroad
Stawnton
Brown
Fishersylle
the Foreign News
Washington Star
Louisiana
Gagazzi
Cincinnati
Hamburg
United States
William Byrd
Rockingham
Manassa Gap
Cleveland Plain
New York Herald
Herald
Michael Angelo
Titian
Rubens
Shanghai
Dick Turpin
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Protestant Episcopal Church
City of
Bishop Meade
Bishop Johns
Wm. Sparrow
D. D
Wm. Norwood
C. W. Andrews
Wm. Armstrong
W. H. Macfarland
P. Williams
D. H. Conrad
Edward T. Tayloe
Baltimore Patriot
Daniel S. Dickinson
South
Pierce
Canouine
Banner
Rappahannock Society
Miss Clarke
L. K. Lippencott
Boston
Canada
Bank of England
Sampson
Stewart
Ironsides
Bordentown, N. J
China
Robert McLane
Maryland
Great Britain
John C. Porter
Fredericksburg
Powell
P.O
Wm. H. Crawford
P. M
Jefferson City
St. Louis
W. Cloney
Benton
Geo. Sutherlin
Danville Register
P. R. James
Norfolk
M’lure House
West
Wheeling Int
Andrew Johnston & CO
Main Street
Pshur
Story
Judge Story
Price
William and Mary College
Thomas R. Dew
A. Morris
Henry Shafer
Mai
14Th Streets
la Erie
Marshall
Davenport, Allen & CO
Davenport, Allen & CO Tanicns
Davenport, Allen & Coo
Office Exchange Bank of Va
Riommann
Richmond and Petersburg
Petersburg
Bank of Virginia
Farmer’s Bank of Virginia
Bank of the Valley
Exchange Bank of Virginia
Clarkesville
J. W. Young
W. P. Strother
Old Virginia
Guinea
Bill Bartholomew’s
W. J. Bartholomew & C.O
Governor Stoc
ABIN
Paterson & Jackson
ROWN
Local Matters
Mayor’s Court
Yusterpay
German Benevolent Society
Armory Band
Lafayette Hall
Ryan
Marine News
Port OF Richmond
Schr Hill Carter
Nelson
Mdz
Counrie
Mitchell
Topacco— McKinney & Dupuy
Theatre
J. H. Taylor
W. M. Ward
H. Lewis
H. Rogers
Manag
Solem
Robert
Frederick
St Worthington
Ollapool
Lucretia
Ua, M
Mane
Griffiths Boniface
Ward
Ward Salzman
Miss
K. Partingtg
Miss C, Ince
Pasde Danube
Miss Mary Partingtg
Ryan Mrs
Place
Broad Street
Centre
Ntal
Ellen Bre
Columbia
Metropolitan HA
Arthur Loreau
Conservatoire
Paris
Mr. Loreau
Ricci Watz
Miss Brenan
Kathleen Mayourneen
P. Rtel, At
Siva
M Charles
Louis Rentz
Almond Whig, Mail, Dispatch
Ti and
Enquirer
Agrif Desi
Bakgr
Messrs
Purcell & Ladd
Bennett & Beers
Alexander Duval
Adie & Gray
Generell
Todd & Christian
Camm
Williamsburg
Bakhr
Richman
Braan Sug&r
Ee Matters
Prusel
Ifutin Koazta
Liv
Shi Sawengera
Naples
Dublin
Cooper
Broadway
James T. B
Bronso
Alo Luchrate
Tial
Charl
Hy, Purdy
Salincinnati
Jon
Pulsta Mat Math
Sn Py
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